Attribution Theory and Social Psychology Explained with Examples - Simplest explanation ever

The video tutorial explores attribution theory in social psychology, focusing on how humans judge behavior by attributing it to internal or external causes. It introduces Harold Kelly's model, which uses consensus, distinctiveness, and consistency to determine motivations. An example illustrates the fundamental attribution error, where internal causes are overemphasized. The tutorial also covers biases like self-serving bias, actor-observer bias, and the halo effect, emphasizing the importance of considering external factors before making judgments.

What is the primary focus of attribution theory?

• Studying animal behavior

• Exploring technological advancements

• Analyzing economic trends

• Understanding the causes of human behavior

What is dispositional attribution?

• Attributing behavior to supernatural causes

• Attributing behavior to random events

• Attributing behavior to internal factors

• Attributing behavior to external factors

Which of the following is NOT a factor in Harold Kelly's model?

• Consistency

• Relevance

• Consensus

• Distinctiveness

What does low consensus indicate in Kelly's model?

• The behavior is influenced by external factors

• The behavior is consistent over time

• The behavior is unique to the individual

• The behavior is common among others

What is the fundamental attribution error?

• Overemphasizing external causes for one's own behavior

• Ignoring the influence of social norms

• Overemphasizing internal causes for others' behavior

• Underestimating the role of personality in behavior

What is self-serving bias?

• Attributing successes to external factors

• Attributing failures to internal factors

• Attributing successes to personal traits

• Attributing failures to random chance

How does actor-observer bias affect our perception?

• We attribute our actions to internal causes

• We attribute others' actions to random events

• We attribute others' actions to external causes

• We attribute our actions to external causes

What is the halo effect?

• Evaluating a person based on their environment

• Focusing on negative traits only

• Ignoring all traits of a person

• Judging a person based on a single trait

Which bias involves attributing others' actions to their personality?

• Halo effect

• Confirmation bias

• Self-serving bias

• Actor-observer bias

What should we consider before making judgments about others?

• Their financial status

• The influence of external causes

• Their educational background

• The opinions of others